Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 points, which earned him the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP honor.
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NBA Twitter reacts to Burna Boy, Tems and Rena's halftime performance at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
For the first time in NBA All-Star history, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo drafted their teams school-yard style before the game.
The NBA switched to the "Elam Ending" format for the All-Star Game back in 2020 and it has been a hit ever since. But what is an Elam Ending?
You can find all the information you need below to tune into 2023 NBA All-Star Saturday Night.
Who is competing in the skills competitions on NBA All-Star weekend Saturday night?
There have been 86 perfect scores in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history.
Siera Jones will serve as the Oscar Pope Lift Every Voice Fellow at NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City.
Here, you can find all the players participating in NBA All-Star Weekend's Saturday festivities.
Stephen Curry has been sidelined since Feb. 6 with a leg injury Early in the second quarter of Milwaukee's win over the Bulls
It can be tough to keep up with all the draft picks moved on trade deadline day. Take a look at an updated list of every NBA team's draft picks for the few years.
The trade deadline has passed but not before some blockbuster deals were made. Take a look at every trade made before the buzzer.
The 2023 NBA trade deadline is upon us, set for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
The Lakers will send Russell Westbrook to the Jazz in a three-team trade with the Timberwolves.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published an article on his Substack to clear the air on his feelings toward LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record.
If Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — then known as Lew Alcindor — wasn't forced to play in college for four years, how many more points could he have scored in the NBA?
As LeBron James pursues Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, will he be available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder?
NBA legend Pau Gasol selected Magic star forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Rising Stars draft.
As LeBron James gets closer to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record, ticket prices are soaring for Lakers games.
The Lakers will be one of the most interesting teams at the trade deadline as they look to put contender-level pieces around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers got into a fight during the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Magic game.
Duke and North Carolina are set to face off at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday. How have their NBA Draft prospects performed this season?
Kyrie Irving set the NBA world ablaze when he requested a trade from the Nets ahead of the deadline.
The NBA announced the reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Who just missed the cut?
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to host Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers on TNT on Thursday.
Tyrese Haliburton left the arena on crutches after the Pacers' loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 11.
With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.
LeBron James has passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to climb into the top five on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.
The NBA announced the player pool for the Rising Stars Game at 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.
LeBron James is set to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
The Lakers had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation but a missed foul call on LeBron James allowed the Celtics to extend the contest into overtime, coming away with a victory over Los Angeles.
LeBron James and Jayson Tatum will go head-to-head when the Celtics host the Lakers on Saturday.
With conference play underway and March Madness slowly creeping up, let's take a look at how the top NBA prospects in college have fared this season.
On the three-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, NBA players and teams paid tribute to the Black Mamba.
What has been the best dunk of the NBA season so far?
The 2023 McDonald's All American Game rosters were revealed on ESPN's NBA Today on Tuesday.
The 2023 McDonald's All-American Game rosters were revealed on ESPN's NBA Today on Tuesday.
The NBA will debut its new "Rivals Week" from Tuesday, Jan. 24 to Saturday, Jan. 28.
WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart is trying to impact the entire league before she makes her free agency decision
The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will take on the surging Kings on Monday.
The Celtics will host the Warriors for the second NBA Finals rematch of the season on Thursday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee's last three games with left knee soreness.
With nine games of NBA action, teams paid tribute to the great Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday.
Philadelphia dismissed Doug Pederson after the 2020 season. The Eagles finished last in the NFC East with a 4-11-1 record that year.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still the leading vote-getters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
The Celtics will take on the Nets in a meeting between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.
Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.
Two likely All-Stars will be going head-to-head when Jayson Tatum's Celtics take on DeMar DeRozan's Bulls on Monday.
The Eagles will look to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a win over the Giants on Sunday.
The Jets will try and play spoiler as the Dolphins look to sneak into the playoffs.
The Ravens and Bengals game is expected to take place as scheduled on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The Suns and Heat are set to face off in ESPN's Friday night primetime slot.
Jayson Tatum recorded his second-career triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
TSN's Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty discuss which one of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic will be better in five years.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to take on the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday.
Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are two of the most electrifying young players in the NBA today, but should Morant have been selected No. 1 over Williamson in 2019?
On his 38th birthday, LeBron James delivered one of his best games of the season in a win over the Hawks.
On Wednesday, Bucks guard Grayson Allen was at it again with some dirty antics after shoving DeMar DeRozan on a screen.
Two of the league's best two-way players will go head-to-head in a matchup between Jayson Tatum and Kawhi Leonard on Thursday.
Who will be the 30 best players in the NBA five years from now? The debate isn't an easy one but one thing is for certain — the future of the league is in good hands.
Luka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to have a 60-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks' improbable comeback win over the Knicks.
The 76ers are beginning to click and with Tyrese Maxey's imminent return, they'll soon receive a big boost to the momentum.
When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.
With the Nuggets looking like contenders once again, Jamal Murray is shaping up to be the biggest X-factor in the Western Conference come playoff time.
Hubie Brown is on the broadcast for the Lakers-Mavericks Christmas Day game.
The Knicks will host the 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Christmas.
The Ontario Clippers took home the 2022 G League Winter Showcase championship. Who were some of the top performers?
The Warriors were dominated by the Nets from the opening tip in Brooklyn and head coach Steve Kerr was candid when addressing his team's struggles postgame.
The Bulls have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the NBA this season and even if they decide to blow it up, they may not have their 2023 first-round pick. Here's why.
Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams were seen getting into it on the sidelines during Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Which teams should join the sweepstakes for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
Victor Wembanyama is having an MVP-caliber season for Metropolitans 92 in France's LNB Pro A Betclic Elite.
The talent pool is growing rapidly in the NBA but there are still only 24 roster spots on the All-Star team. Which young players on the rise could make their first All-Star appearance this season?
The Knicks will host the Warriors at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
In order to vote for NBA All-Stars this season, fans must create an NBA ID account on the NBA.com website.
The entire world was tuned in to the World Cup Final between Argentina and France on Sunday, including NBA stars like LeBron James, Trae Young, Manu Ginobili and more.
Stephen Curry left the Warriors' game on Dec. 14 with a shoulder injury. Will the star guard be available for Friday's game against the 76ers?
On Saturday, the Spurs and Heat will face off in Mexico City.
The Celtics lead by 20 in the third quarter, trailed by 12 late in the fourth quarter, needed a game-tying shot from Jayson Tatum to force overtime, then won in the extra period to defeat the Lakers.
Suns superstar Devin Booker is dealing with a left hamstring injury. Here is the latest on his potential return.
LeBron James and Jayson Tatum will go head-to-head at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.
Bronny James is a senior at Sierra Canyon High School. He already has three offers from high-major Division-I programs.
Bronny James and Kiyan Anthony — the sons of LeBron and Carmelo — are set to go head-to-head on Monday.
Kiyan Anthony and Christ the King are set to take on Bronny James and Sierra Canyon on Dec. 12.
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is a senior at Sierra Canyon. Where does he rank among his peers and when will he be eligible for the NBA Draft?
The Bob Kirk Invitational Showcase features some of the top high school basketball teams in the country. It will take place Thursday, Dec. 8 through Saturday, Dec. 10.
The Warriors and Celtics will face off for the first time since the 2022 NBA Finals on Saturday.
Here's how you can tune into Overtime Elite games throughout the 2022-23 season.
CBS News reported on Thursday that Brittney Griner has been freed from Russia in a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Hawks broadcaster Bob Rathbun suffered a medical emergency on air on Tuesday. He has since been released from the hospital as he progresses in his recovery.
Devin Booker is making his late mentor Kobe Bryant proud, playing the best basketball of his career as he enters the MVP conversation.
Donovan Mitchell erupted for 43 points to hand LeBron James his second-ever loss in Cleveland as a visitor.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charana, tension is rising in Atlanta after All-Star guard Trae Young and head coach Nate McMillan got into an argument at practice.
The 76ers are expected to have some help on the way as James Harden is nearing his return from a foot injury.
Two early-season MVP candidates will go head-to-head when Luka Doncic and Devin Booker face off on Monday.
The Texans will host the Browns at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday.
The Packers will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears on Sunday.
The Steelers and Falcons will face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday.
Zion Williamson is starting to look healthy, and that's a scary sight for the rest of the Western Conference.
After the Lakers' win on Wednesday, LeBron James asked the media why he hasn't received questions about the Jerry Jones photograph.
The NBA is reportedly considering an In-Season Tournament to begin as early as the 2023-24 season.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on Ben Simmons' calf injury.
The Clippers and Trail Blazers game will be missing some juice as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Damian Lillard are all expected to be out with injuries.
The Sporting News had seven members of its NBA Global staff rank their top-five MVP candidates. Here are the results.
Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will go head-to-head on NBA TV on Friday.
Anthony Davis has played his best basketball of the season with his superstar running mate, LeBron James, on the sidelines. Should he remain the Lakers' go-to guy even when James returns from injury?
The Kings have a new winning tradition that has sparked their longest win streak since 2004.
Two of the best players in the league will go head-to-head for the first time this season on Wednesday night.
After coming up two wins shy of the championship last season, Jayson Tatum has elevated his game to an MVP level as the Celtics look to return to the NBA Finals stage.
Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.
Kyrie Irving has been suspended since Nov. 3 after supporting a movie with antisemitic views.
Hawks rookie AJ Griffin earned the ultimate bragging rights over his father, Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, after hitting a buzzer-beating alley-oop to win the game in overtime.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors will host Jalen Brunson and the Knicks at Chase Center.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid have quietly had some of the best one-on-one battles in the NBA in recent years.
The Spurs and former lottery pick Josh Primo have reached a lawsuit settlement with their former team psychologist.
Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, the Miami Heat's home arena and MLB are some of the major sports entities that are tied to FTX's filing for bankruptcy.
DJ Wagner, the No. 1 recruit in the high school class of 2023, has committed to Kentucky.
The Champions Classic kicks off the first marquee matchups of college basketball season. Get to know the top prospects to watch this year.
UConn superstar Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season with a torn ACL.
The Indiana Fever have won the WNBA Draft Lottery for the first time in franchise history.
Will the Timberwolves get on track with a tough road win over the Grizzlies? Or will Memphis defend its home court and keep rolling in the West?
Through the first 10-plus games of the 2022 rookie class, Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin look head and shoulders above their competition.
The 2023 WNBA Draft Lottery is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 11.
The 2018 NBA Draft class is just getting settled in the league, but this group runs deeper than you might think.
LeBron James took to Twitter to respond to the Nets' decision to suspend Kyrie Irving over his antisemitic stance.
The Nets announced on Wednesday that they have hired Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach.
College basketball is back and this year's freshman class is loaded with talent to keep an eye on.
The Nets will take on the Knicks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on ESPN.
Check out the 2022 NFL "Sunday Night Football" schedule and more.
Check out the full 2022 'Monday Night Football' schedule and more.
All 30 NBA teams will play on Monday, Nov. 7. Here's why.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will take on the Timberwolves on Friday.
The NBA G League season is set to tip off on Friday, Nov. 4.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will host DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls on ESPN this Friday.
The Nets announced on Thursday that they will suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay.
2021 lottery pick Joshua Primo was unexpectedly waived by the Spurs last week. Here's why.
NFL 'Thursday Night Football' games will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime in the 2022 season.
Overtime Elite's second season kicks off this weekend.
Matt Ryan played unsung hero as the role player's game-tying 3-pointer leads the Lakers to an overtime win over the Pelicans.
Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite are set to tip off their season on Friday, Nov. 4.
Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the media after the team and head coach Steve Nash mutually agreed to part ways.
Suns center Deandre Ayton suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game against the Pelicans. How long will the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft be sidelined?
These players can help out your fantasy basketball team early in the season.
The Browns will host the Bengals in an AFC North showdown on "Monday Night Football."
The Eagles will look to keep their undefeated streak rolling when they host the Steelers in Week 8.
The Jets and the Patriots will face off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for a Week 8 showdown.
The Cowboys will host the Bears for a Week 8 matchup at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The NFL London Game between the Jaguars and Broncos will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Broncos and Jaguars will face off at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday.
The Buccaneers will host the Ravens in Tampa for 'Thursday Night Football.'
Victor Wembanyama's Metropolitans 92 games will be streamed live on the NBA app.
The Warriors will host the Heat at Chase Center on Thursday.
Jordan Poole and Tyler Herro both received massive contract extensions this offseason. Which young star has a brighter future?
Lula Doncic and Kevin Durant go head-to-head when the Nets host the Mavericks on Thursday.
The 2023 NBA Draft class is headlined by two elite talents in Metropolitans 92's Victor Wembanyama and G League Ignite's Scoot Henderson.
Anthony Davis has been vocal about not wanting to play center, but it may be the Lakers' best chance to overcome their shooting woes.
Joe Burrow was a human highlight on Sunday vs. the Falcons. Joe Burrow's 500 total yard game, by the numbers: How Bengals QB made NFL history vs. Falcons
The Sporting News looks at the latest AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll rankings following the Week 8 slate:
Who was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA G League Draft?
Damion Lee played an unlikely hero role as the Suns completed a 22-point comeback over the Mavericks.
Jimmy Butler caught the NBA world by surprise when he posted a video of an offseason workout with dreadlocks.
The Warriors will host the Lakers to open the 2022-23 NBA season.
The Warriors selected James Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He is set to return on 2022-23 Opening Night after missing the entire 2021-22 season with a meniscus tear.
The Celtics will run things back in 2022-23 with a similar roster we saw make a push to the NBA Finals last season, but some key offseason additions will shake up the lineups a bit.
When Udonis Haslem announced his return to the Heat for his 20th NBA season, it locked up his spot as the oldest player in the NBA at 42.
The Celtics unveiled a new Bill Russell-inspired 'City Edition' uniform ahead of the 2022-23 season.
The Chargers will host the Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 6.
The Chargers will host the Broncos at SoFi Stadium for a Week 6 matchup on 'Monday Night Football.'
Dak Prescott has been sidelined since Week 2 with a thumb injury.
No. 20-ranked Utah hosts No. 7-ranked USC in a prime-time Pac-12 battle.
Third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe led the Patriots to victory against the Lions in Week 5 with Jones and Brian Hoyer both injured.
Back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic is the frontrunner to go first overall, but are there other candidates to consider?
Bronny James, the son of LeBron, is a senior at Sierra Canyon High School this year.
Want to feel old? There are players from the 2022 NBA Draft class who were born in 2003.
Marshawn Lynch is joining Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' crew.
10 members of our Sporting News staff participated in a fantasy basketball draft. Here are the results to help you get an idea of where players might be selected.
The Atlantic Division might just be the toughest in the entire NBA, with the Celtics, 76ers, Nets and Raptors all looking like playoff teams in 2023.
With the new NBA campaign tipping off on Oct. 18, the 2022-23 Fantasy Basketball season is right around the corner.
Keep an eye on these under-the-radar players throughout your Fantasy Basketball draft.
Who are the top 20 ranked players at each position in Fantasy Basketball for the 2022-23 season?
Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James, son of LeBron, has signed a NIL endorsement deal with Nike.
Mac Jones has been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 5 matchup against the Lions.
Tom Brady has not lost three games in a row since the 2002 season with the Patriots.
The presumed top-two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft put on a show in Las Vegas.
Following the Lakers preseason game in Las Vegas on Wednesday, LeBron James told the media he wants to bring a team to the Sin City.
LeBron James joins the rest of the NBA world in awe at the top prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama.
Scoot Henderson had nine assists and just two turnovers in the G League Ignite's win over Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92.
Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the projected top two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, are set to face off in a pair of exhibition games in Las Vegas on Oct. 4 and 6.
There's no doubt Victor Wembanyama has all of the tools to be a superstar in the NBA, but is he the best prospect the league has seen since LeBron James in 2003?
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Ime Udoka has a "difficult pathway back to his reinstatement" as Celtics head coach following new findings in the investigation.
The Cowboys and Giants will face off in a battle of NFC East rivals.
Suns stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker addressed the Robert Sarver situation publically for the first time at Media Day.
Kyrie Irving opened up to the media about how his vaccination status impacted his contract negotiations with the team last season.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is sporting a futuristic-looking helmet for the 2022 season.
You won't want to miss a showdown between two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever do it — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers and Buccaneers are both dealing with banged-up wide receiving corps heading into their Week 3 matchup.
